ANSTY CRICKET CLUB (Colts Cricketing Programme 2016 and Beyond)

ANSTY CRICKET CLUB (Colts cricketing programme 2016 and beyond)

DEVELOPMENT STAGE / CHARACTERISTICS OF A PLAYER ENTERING THIS STAGE / KEY PRIORITIES / CRICKET OFFERING
STAGE 1
FUNdamental /

Aged 9 and under
Previous cricketing experience is almost uniquely softball-based.
Is primarily interested in having fun and being active as opposed to developing their technique.
Is most engaged when activities are fast moving and familiar.

To ensure that all sessions focus on fun and maximise player involvement.
To develop core movement skills: agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and quickness.
To increase social awareness and sportsmanship.
To develop the core cricketing skills: catching, throwing, over-arm bowling action, batting grip and stance.
To allow players to become familiar with key cricketing rules, including those related to match-play.
To encourage players to show respect towards coaches, officials, opponents and team-mates.

Activity-based coaching sessions, consisting mainly of small-sided games and coach-led activities.
Regular small-sided Kwik cricket games during the summer season (within their age group squad and against other clubs)
Opportunities to play in under 9s Kwik cricket league fixtures for those progressing towards the end of the FUNdamental stage

STAGE 2
PLAY and PERFORM /

Aged 9-12
Enjoys playing both softball and hardball cricket
Plays with more freedom and confidence when involved in softball cricket
Responds positively to 1:1 coaching feedback and is able to use it to improve their own technique/game
Is eager to improve their own batting, bowling and fielding technique
Can concentrate during short technically specific practices
Shows a clear awareness of the key rules of the game
Is able to draw their own technical conclusions and respond those made by their coaches during ‘game-play situation’ practices
Is most engaged during small-sided games, including those directly linked to game-play.

To ensure that players make a successful and confident transition from Kwik cricket into hardball cricket.
To continue to develop the core movement skills of all players: agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and quickness.
To develop cohesion, friendship and respect within and across age group squads.
To allow players to develop their core cricketing skills within an enjoyable activity-based context.
To ensure that players adhere to key cricketing rules and apply them when working with younger players.
To help players to identify the impact of showing respect towards coaches, officials, opponents and team-mates.

Activity-based coaching sessions, where players are encouraged to learn through their involvement in activities and net sessions. These sessions will include: focused small-sided games which allow players to develop specific aspects of their game alongside their team-mates; net sessions with specific learning objectives to encourage individual player development.
Small group technical coaching sessions
Opportunities to play in under 10s, under 11s and/or under 12s inter-club hardball fixtures
Opportunities to umpire and score in FUNdamental stage small-sided Kwik cricket games

STAGE 3
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT /

Aged 13-14
Enjoys playing hardball cricket
Plays with freedom and confidence when involved in hardball cricket
Responds positively to and actively seeks 1:1 coaching feedback, using it to improve their own technique/game
Is able to identify specific aspects of their own batting, bowling and fielding techniques, which they are keen to improve.
Can concentrate for extended periods during technically specific practices (include net sessions).
Is fully aware of the key rules of the game and is eager to use them purposefully.
Makes informed tactical and technical judgements during game-play and in practice sessions, responding purposefully to similar judgements made by their coaches.
Is equally as engaged during 1:1 sessions and multi-player activities.

To develop player self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control and self-awareness ahead of their transition to adult cricket.
To continue to develop the core movement skills of all players: agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and quickness.
To develop cohesion, friendship and respect within and across age group squads/adult support.
To develop player awareness of how to make technical and tactical improvements to their own game through problem-solving challenges.
To help players work successfully and purposefully in a 1:1 coaching context, identifying the value of net sessions.
To ensure that players adhere to accepted cricketing etiquette on and off the field.
To encourage respectful cricketing behaviour amongst younger club members through role-modelling.
To ensure that the parents/carers of players are fully aware of the rules and regulations governing their child’s involvement in adult cricket and the role of the Club Welfare Officer (e.g. fast-bowling regulations, safe-guarding legislation).

Technique-based coaching sessions, where players are encouraged to learn through their involvement in fielding activities and net sessions. These sessions will include: problem-solving activities related to core cricketing skills and tactical decision-making; net sessions with specific learning objectives to encourage individual player development.
1:1 and small group technical coaching sessions
Opportunities to play in under 13s and/or under 14s inter-club fixtures
Opportunities to play adult cricket in the 3rd/4th XI for those progressing towards the end of the Technical development stage
Opportunities to umpire, score and coach within the FUNdamental stage

STAGE 4
STAYING IN THE GAME /

Aged 14+
Plays with confidence in Colts cricket and is keen to contribute when playing above their own age group.
Shows an interest in becoming involved with the club’s senior teams.
Responds positively to and actively seeks 1:1 coaching feedback, using it to improve their own technique/game
Seeks technical advice from those involved in the club’s senior sides.
Can concentrate for extended periods during technically specific practices (include net sessions).
Is fully aware of the key rules of the game and is eager to use them purposefully.
Makes informed tactical and technical judgements during game-play and in practice sessions, and is keen to act upon them.
Responds purposefully to tactical and technical judgements made by their coaches and team-mates.
Is equally as engaged during 1:1 sessions and multi-player activities, when working within or above their own age group.
Is keen to share their skills and knowledge with others.
Is able to handle successes and disappointments in a controlled manner on and beyond the cricketfield.

To support players in identifying the social, emotional and behavioural differences between Colts and adult cricket.
To ensure that players can manage their own core movement development: agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and quickness.
To develop cohesion, friendship and respect between Colts teams and those involving in the playing, officiating and administration of the club’s adult section.
To help players to approach technical development in a patient, reflective and focused way, understanding how others can help them to progress.
To make sure players are made fully aware of the playing rules and conditions of the adult fixtures they may be involved in (e.g. number of overs, fielding restrictions).
To ensure that players and their parents/carers are fully aware of the rules and regulations governing their involvement in adult cricket and the role of the Club Welfare Officer (e.g. fast-bowling regulations, safe-guarding legislation).
To help players identify future pathways in the adult game, which they might enjoy (playing, officiating, coaching).

Technique-based coaching sessions, where players are encouraged to learn through their involvement in fielding activities and net sessions. These sessions will include: problem-solving activities related to core cricketing skills and tactical decision-making; net sessions with specific learning objectives to encourage individual player development.
Opportunities to participate in 1st/2nd XI training sessions
Allocation of a ‘Staying in the Game’ Ansty CC mentor to manage individual transition between Colts cricket and adult cricket.
1:1 and small group technical coaching sessions
Opportunities to play in under 15s and/or under 16s inter-club fixtures
Opportunities to play adult cricket in the 2nd/3rd XI for those progressing towards the end of the Staying in the Game development stage
Opportunities to umpire, score and coach within the Play and Perform stage